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Washington High School - 01 vs. Roosevelt High School - 03

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School Overview

School
Washington High School - 01
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Roosevelt High School - 03
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,859 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 1,776 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt High School - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,859 students
1,776 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roosevelt High School - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington High School - 01.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roosevelt High School - 03.
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
107 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington High School - 01 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roosevelt High School - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School - 01 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School - 03 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#338 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#350 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington High School - 01, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roosevelt High School - 03, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt High School - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt High School - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington High School - 01 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt High School - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Top 50% in SD)
82%
(Top 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washington High School - 01 with the average graduation rate observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Roosevelt High School - 03 with the average graduation rate observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington High School - 01 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Roosevelt High School - 03 by grade.
Grade 9 Students
538
500
Grade 10 Students
493
452
Grade 11 Students
413
427
Grade 12 Students
415
397

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Roosevelt High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roosevelt High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roosevelt High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roosevelt High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
47%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roosevelt High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington High School - 01, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roosevelt High School - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roosevelt High School - 03, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roosevelt High School - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington High School - 01, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roosevelt High School - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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